Comments on: Scouting Report on Mets Mock Draft Pick at #11 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html Sun, 26 May 2013 01:18:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Mitch Petanick http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353701 Mitch Petanick Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:19:04 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353701 I hear ya, I was referring to a coach maybe riding his top dog too long when an important game is on the line, and in a minor league system they’re less likely to do that.

I’m a strong believer in drafting mature college kids over high school kids unless there is a serious gap in talent.

]]> By: Bayonne Mets Fan http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353689 Bayonne Mets Fan Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:56:40 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353689 But Mitch, that’s how they get discovered, lol.

Kids don’t go through his college career trying to conserve himself whenever he can because he “may” have a shot. And then suddenly turn it on if it’s important. Not only do they nor they should do that but it would be wrong to do that. Just play baseball. It’s always been that way. This is getting terrible.

A College kid has miles on his arm before he gets to the majors? Ha! At the time they’re playing ball probably most of the time they don’t even know if they’ll ever be professional ballplayers so that just completely makes no sense at all. If I had a son i would NEVER tell him to approach a potential athletic career like that. Do your best every outing, never give an inch and if God willing the opportunity would ever come? They will tell you what to do.

Before that? No way. Play HARD and play hard ALL THE TIME. You can rest between innings.

And I would rather draft from college and a lot only a minimal amount of personnel to scout HS. That’s too risky because the star of the team can wind up driving a taxi or have completely different interests within a few years of graduation. Too young. I wouldn’t ignore them and I doubt anybody ever has but I wouldn’t prioritize it.

]]> By: Mitch Petanick http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353680 Mitch Petanick Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:11:48 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353680 Good point that is sometimes overlooked – these guys are not pitching to be developed into major leaguers like a team that drafts a high school pitcher, they are pitching to win conference championships and NCAA championships. While the experience is nice, it takes its toll.

]]> By: Matt Mosher http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353615 Matt Mosher Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:12:00 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353615 Justin Williams please.

I’m sure he’ll be there and they will instead select a high on-base second baseman.

]]> By: Fonzie13 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353514 Fonzie13 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:20:14 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353514 For what it’s worth, mymlbdraft.com has correctly nailed the last 2 drafts for the Mets. They were the only site that had the Mets taking Nimmo well before the 2011 season began and they also had the Mets taking Cecchini last year although early last winter they had the Mets taking Max Fried, Walker Wieche, David Dahl and about 3 or 4 other guys. They update about once a week and sometimes every other week. They didn’t have Cecchini until about a week or 2 before the draft. They had Nimmo months before the draft though.

]]> By: hotstreak http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353379 hotstreak Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:38:44 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353379 Major demerit and one the Sandy haters have in their bag. Again I am neither a Sandy hater or lover.

]]> By: hotstreak http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353362 hotstreak Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:25:25 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353362 Lets talk about 2nd round draft vs. first round.

In 2002 Mets forfeited their sound round 15th pick to cubs.
Brian McCann an 18year old was drafted in 2nd round at the 23rd position.
Brian McCann was ML rookie ready in 2005 when Piazza was just gone.

The first round Mets picked Scott Kazmir at 15th slot and Braves Jeff Francour at 23rd slot.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/index.cgi?draft_round=2&year_ID=2002&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round

]]> By: Peter http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353327 Peter Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:46:27 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353327 I would think they get more pitching at that position.

]]> By: Donal http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353318 Donal Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:40:58 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353318 I’m weary of big college program pitchers. Lots of miles on those arms before they are even drafted.

]]> By: MetsHype http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353313 MetsHype Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:34:24 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353313 I know its hard to predict power in a draft but I would have to think the Mets will be looking a a potential power OF bat. Are there any picks that fit that description? I know you must pick the best player available but that doesnt seem like SA and the GM clones draft strategy. ex Nimmo and Cecchini

]]> By: SheawasBetter86 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2013/01/scouting-report-on-mets-mock-draft-pick-at-11.html#comment-353309 SheawasBetter86 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:31:06 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=106333#comment-353309 I’d really prefer the best outfield bat available.

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